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Recommended calcium intake according to the National Institute Of Health, 1994.
| Age | Recommended daily calcium intake (mg) |
|---|---|
| Birth to 6 months | 400 |
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| 6 months to 1 year | 600 |
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| 1 to 10 years | 800 |
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| Teenagers | 1200–1500 |
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| Women | |
| 25–50 years | 1000 |
| 50 years with estrogen | 1000 |
| 50 years without estrogen | 1500 |
| 65 years | 1500 |
| Pregnant/ Lactating | 1200 |
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| Men | |
| 25–65 years | 1000 |
| > 65 years | 1500 |
